More than a million tourists from the Muslim world visited Spain in 2014
Halal tourism in Spain, a country visited by more than a million tourists from the Muslim world last year, occupiesContinue Reading
Category: Travel & Tourism
First Sharia-compliant hotel to open on Dubai’s Palm Jumeriah
A rendering of the planned R Hotels property on Palm Jumeirah. R Hotels is to develop the first sharia-compliant, four-starContinue Reading
Controversy in London over ‘Sharia law’ at hotel
A boutique hotel in London has attracted controversy after deciding to stop serving alcohol and pork, a move described byContinue Reading
Vietnam eyes Muslim travelers
More Muslim travelers from Indonesia, Malaysia, India, and the Middle East are visiting Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh City’s Department ofContinue Reading
France tops as favorite European travel spot for Muslims
France has emerged as the most desirable travel destination in Europe by Muslim tourists, particularly among Malaysian travelers, according toContinue Reading
Abu Dhabi eyes Halal Tourism
Abu Dhabi is poised to become a leading destination for Halal Tourism, a fast emerging concept in the tourism industryContinue Reading
What does Halal tourism entail? – Six questions
The first-ever Halal Tourism Conference (HTC) took place in Granada, Spain recently. At the event, hospitality and travel professionals examinedContinue Reading
Turkey sees rise in halal tourism
“Muslims also like to enjoy the beach, make sandcastles and do all the things everyone wants to do,” says İqbal.Continue Reading
Islamic Tourism from China could be next for Abu Dhabi
Yas Island’s hotels have had a bumper six months on the back of growing Chinese interest in the UAE asContinue Reading
Japan sees gold in Muslim tourism
Muslim visitors to Japan are expected to reach one million a year by 2020, triple the 2013 level, as itContinue Reading
